Behavioural Health
Our Behavioural Health Department offers the most integrated and largest range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Cayman Islands.
Our team of experts includes specialists in psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, psychology, ABA/behaviour therapy, mental health nurses, clinical social workers and other clinicians who are trained to help children, adolescents, adults and older adults with complex mental health needs.
Inpatient Clinic
Our 11-bed inpatient facility provides 24-hour specialised medical treatment for acutely ill patients with severe mental health needs.
Location: Cayman Island Hospital
Outpatient Clinic
We offer a variety of outpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons including crisis intervention, consultation and liaison services, forensic services, community outreach, public education and research. Interventions are offered for depression, anxiety, trauma and a range of other mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
We also offer assessment and acute intervention for child protection cases as well as psychological, neuropsychiatric and psychiatric consultation, and medication management.
Location: 3rd floor at Smith Road Medical Centre, 150 Smith Road
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am -4:30 pm
Alex’s Place (Adolescent Behavioural Health Centre)
Launched in partnership with the Alex Panton Foundation and Ministry of Health & Wellness, our comfortable and youth-friendly centre complements the Accident & Emergency department by providing care and support to children and adolescents (ages 10 – 20) experiencing mental health issues.
Alex’s Place, HSA’s Adolescent Mental Health Hub was officially opened in January 2023. Services are currently offered Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm. We aim to advance this service to extended hours later this year.
Alex’s Place is located at the front of the Cayman Islands Hospital on the left after passing the main Atrium. Walk-ins and referrals welcome.
A multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatric/adolescent mental health nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists will provide evidence-based care focused on crisis response in the management of mental health-related risks and community outreach services.
Persons may be escorted to the Accident & Emergency department following the triage process. This depends on the medical conditions presented, as some symptoms may be manifestations of other illnesses, which are appropriately treated by the medical team in the emergency room.
The A&E department will also support medical doctors when treating persons experiencing severe agitation.
With the continued collaboration and new ventures with local charities, mental health service providers, youth services, and government bodies, Alex’s Place is a step forward in ensuring an integrated service that meets the needs of the youth in our community.
Location: Cayman Islands Hospital (Old General Practice Building)
Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Closed public holidays
244-7856
Day Centre
Our day facility provides a supportive learning environment, clinical assistance and social support for patients having on-going difficulties with community adjustment and interpersonal relations. The daycare programme offers continuing treatment while enabling a patient to live in the community.
Location: 65 Smith Road (Former Light of the World Building across from Pines Drive)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 2 pm